Boniato

Scientific Binomial Name: Ipomoea batatas

Selection Information

Usage: Use as you would regular sweet potatoes.

Selection: Also called Batata, White Sweet Potato, Cuban Sweet Potato and Camote, good-quality Boniato will be firm and heavy for its size. Skin colors may include pink, purple, cream and red.

Storage: Keep boniato in a cool, dark place, but not in the refrigerator.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, wrinkled or light for its size.

Seasonal Information

Boniato is available year-round from Florida.

Boniato Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 85g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100	Calories from Fat 0
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Sugars
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 0%	Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Boniato is very high in dietary fiber and vitamin C. It has very little sodium.